“Built around Smith” – Ronan O’Gara would completely change England’s backline

Ronan O'Gara sparked rumours of one day coaching England after admitting he would "love" the opportunity.

"Yeah it would be a great job I think actually, what a team," said O'Gara.

"I think there's so much potential there, serious rugby players, serious passion for the game in England. It's a cracking job. You'd love to have a go off that."

Speaking to BT Sport, O'Gara went into detail on his strategy built around 'KBA', standing for 'Keep Ball Alive'. His time with the Crusaders was pivotal.

"It's a mindset, something that interests me hugely. There's a massive ruck focus in the northern hemisphere and then when you go to the Crusaders it's 'KBA' - keep ball alive."

We made up this backline based on quotes from the former Ireland fly-half along with the style of rugby he currently deploys with La Rochelle.

13. Elliot Daly

O'Gara believes Daly is an underrated operator and world-class goal kicker, selecting him in his 2021 Lions XV to face South Africa.

O'Gara on Smith: "Interestingly, Ugo Monye told me, usually when you quiz the younger players they say 'I want to play for England', but he didn't blink an eye and said, 'I wanna be the best player in the world.'

"That's something that stays with you, and it's a big comment to make, but from what we've seen so far he's well on his way to having a good crack at it anyway."